On Tuesday I received news that I am to be laid off, effective November 1st. After almost a week of thought, and frantically applying for new jobs, I have decided that the only way to make myself respond with some level of normalcy, is to involve the world in my process. I am a planner of massive proportions. I need a list at all times. So this process too must have a list and a plan.
My objective is to achieve gainful employment in a Seattle based company making more money than I made in my previous job in a position with options for upward mobility. My plan is to obtain this objective before November 1st, with the goal of starting my new job on November 7th. In order to achieve my goal, I must have a plan. My next post will be the plan.
The purpose of this blog is not to trash talk the old employer - not only am I tiring of that, but it's actually against my separation agreement. In fact, if you comment and happen to know my company name, I ask that you not use it. I may at times blip into the emotions that so often accompany this type of life change, but the main purpose is to track the successes and failures of my different attempts at making the best of what, this week, felt like the worst.
So, here it goes... say a prayer, cross your fingers, wish me luck!
I vote for Candace to say something. Two of the reasons being a) I think she would identify with needing to plan. Especially for a big life change. And b) she probably has a helpful insight into CARING for YOURSELF in the midst of such change and transition.
ReplyDeleteI further believe that her insights will be helpful to you and an important part of you processing this shift in your immanent. I would also submit that it is hilarious how formal this last blog post of yours was.
In closing, I will wish you most prodigious success on your upcoming endeavors.
Best,
Julie
immanent future that is
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